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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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