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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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