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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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