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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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