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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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