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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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