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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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