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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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