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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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