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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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