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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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