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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually 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 blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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