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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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