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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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