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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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