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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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