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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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