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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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