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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world 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 massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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