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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses 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 several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates 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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