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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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