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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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