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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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