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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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