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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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