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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling 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. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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