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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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