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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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