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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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