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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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