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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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