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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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