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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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