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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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