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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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