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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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