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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with 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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