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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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