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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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