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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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