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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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