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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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