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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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