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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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