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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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