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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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