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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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