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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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