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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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