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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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