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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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