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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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