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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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