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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important 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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