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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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