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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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