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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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