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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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