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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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