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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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