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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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