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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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