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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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