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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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