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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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