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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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