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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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