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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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