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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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