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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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