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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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