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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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