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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses 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 lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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