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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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