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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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