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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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