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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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