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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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