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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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