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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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