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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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