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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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