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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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