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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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