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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources