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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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