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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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