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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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