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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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