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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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