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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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