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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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