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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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