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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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