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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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