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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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