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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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