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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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