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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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