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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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