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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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