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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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