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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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