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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free 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 e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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