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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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