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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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