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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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