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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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