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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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