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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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