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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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