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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver 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 massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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