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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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