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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of 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 massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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