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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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