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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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