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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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