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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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