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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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