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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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