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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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