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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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