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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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