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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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