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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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