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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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