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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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