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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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