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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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