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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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