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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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