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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates 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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