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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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