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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new 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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