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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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