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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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