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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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