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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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