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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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