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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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