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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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