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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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