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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning enable people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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