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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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