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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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