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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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