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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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