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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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