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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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