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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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