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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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