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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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