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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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