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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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