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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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