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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating 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 definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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