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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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