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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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