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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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