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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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