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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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