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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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