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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners 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. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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