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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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