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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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