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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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