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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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