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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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