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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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