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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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