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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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