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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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