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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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