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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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