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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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