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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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