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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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