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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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