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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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