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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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