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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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