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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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