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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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