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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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