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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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