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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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