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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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