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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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