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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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