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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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