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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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