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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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