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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important 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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