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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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