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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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