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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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