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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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