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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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