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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major 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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