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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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