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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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