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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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