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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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