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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of 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. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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