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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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