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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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