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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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