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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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