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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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