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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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