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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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