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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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