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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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