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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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