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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled people 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. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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