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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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