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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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