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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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