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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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