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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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