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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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