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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth 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 mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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