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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally 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 a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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