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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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