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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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