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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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