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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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