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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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