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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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