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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people 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. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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