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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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