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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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