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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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