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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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