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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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