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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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