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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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