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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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