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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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