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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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