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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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