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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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