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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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