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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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