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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world 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. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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