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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing 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 educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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