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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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