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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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