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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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