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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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