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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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