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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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