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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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