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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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