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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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