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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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