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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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