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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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