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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major 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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