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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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