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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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