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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world 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 commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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