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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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