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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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