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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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