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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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