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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses 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 almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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