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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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