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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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