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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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