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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled people 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. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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