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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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