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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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