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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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