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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free 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 blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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