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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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