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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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