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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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