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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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