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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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