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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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