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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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