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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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