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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically 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 issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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