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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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