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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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