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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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