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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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