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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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