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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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