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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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