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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth 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 free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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