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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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