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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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