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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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