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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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