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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of 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 online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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