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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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