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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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