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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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