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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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