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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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