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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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