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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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