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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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