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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always 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 variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with 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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