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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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