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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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