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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning enable learners 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. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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