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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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