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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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