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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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