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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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