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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the 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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