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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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