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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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