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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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