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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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