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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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