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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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