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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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