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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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