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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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