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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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