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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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