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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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