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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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