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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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