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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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