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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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