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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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