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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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