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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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