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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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