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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for learners 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 many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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