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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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