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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually 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 subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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