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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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