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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over 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 online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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