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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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