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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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