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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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