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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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