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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for 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. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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