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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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