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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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