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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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