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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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