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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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