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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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