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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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