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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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