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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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