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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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