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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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