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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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