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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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