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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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