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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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