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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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