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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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