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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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