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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students 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 elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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