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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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