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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically 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 a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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