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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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