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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily 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 several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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