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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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