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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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