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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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