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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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