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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses 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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