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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take 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 typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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