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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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