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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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