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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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