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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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