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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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