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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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