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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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