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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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