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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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