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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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