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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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