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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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