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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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