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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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