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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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