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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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