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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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