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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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