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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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