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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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