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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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