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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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