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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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