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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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