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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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