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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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