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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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