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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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