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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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