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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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