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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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