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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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