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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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