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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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