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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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