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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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