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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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