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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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