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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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