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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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