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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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