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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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