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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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