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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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