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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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