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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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