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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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