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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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