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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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