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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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