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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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