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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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