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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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