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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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