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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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