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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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