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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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