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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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