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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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