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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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