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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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