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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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