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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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