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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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