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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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