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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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