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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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