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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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