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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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