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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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