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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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