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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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