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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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