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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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