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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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