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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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