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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines 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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