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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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