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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers 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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