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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. 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 for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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