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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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