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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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