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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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