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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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