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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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