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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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