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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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