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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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