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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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