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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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