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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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