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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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