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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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