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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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