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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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