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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over 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 MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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