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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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