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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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