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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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