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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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