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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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