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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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