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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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