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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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