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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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