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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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