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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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