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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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