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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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