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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take 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 free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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