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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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