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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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