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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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