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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free 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 issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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