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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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