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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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