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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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