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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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