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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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