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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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