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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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