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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes 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 generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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