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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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