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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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