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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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