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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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