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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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