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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free 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 online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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