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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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