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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are 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 a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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