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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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