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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC 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 issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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