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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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