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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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