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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational 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 definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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