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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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