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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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