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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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