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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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